When another driver engages in negligent behavior while behind the wheel, you, your passengers and all other motorists around him or her face grave risk of sustaining catastrophic injuries in the car crash he or she may well cause. Negligent driving practices...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 50 million people living in the U.S. during 2017 were over the age of 65, and it is especially important for drivers in this age group to realize the risk of fatal traffic crashes. When a motor...
On the road, many different types of behaviors are against the law, from operating a vehicle while intoxicated to going over the speed limit. However, drivers also need to understand the importance of staying focused behind the wheel and familiarize themselves with...
Motor vehicles and pedestrians must share the road and pay attention to one another to keep the Maryland roads safe. This is especially true for motorcyclists. An accident can happen in an instant and motorcycle riders and pedestrians are perhaps the most vulnerable...
Maryland drivers might be under the impression that other drivers whose vehicles are equipped with advanced technology will lead to safer roads and prevent many accidents. While that may be true in the future, there are still flaws with driver assist that can lead to...
Many media reports about traffic accidents include or end with the sentence, “The cause of the accident is under investigation.” What, exactly, is being investigated in such cases? In basic terms, the investigators are trying to determine how or why the accident...
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, quite common in Maryland and throughout the country. Most accidents that occur in the Silver Spring area are so-called “fender benders.” However, some are serious motor vehicle accidents in which Maryland residents suffer...
When an accident happens, there are certain precautions in place to protect those involved and the first responders who arrive at the scene. For example, vehicles used by law enforcement officers are often equipped with flashing lights to help increase their...
Most drivers on Maryland roadways are committed to safety and many practice defensive driving. However, there are some accidents that even the safest drivers are unable to avoid, often leaving them and their passengers suffering from serious injuries. In fact, a car...
Buses are equipped with a variety of different safety measures to help ensure that other drivers can easily see them. Additionally, there are several different laws in place designed to protect children as they board school buses. Unfortunately, when drivers fail to...
